The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Position
Definition
Character
Description
1
Country of Origin
United States
2
Manufacturer
G
General Motors
3
Division
C,T
C - Chevrolet Truck
T - GMC Truck
4
GVWR/Brake System
B
C
D
E
F
B - 3001-4000/Hydraulic
C - 4001-5000/Hydraulic
D - 5001-6000/Hydraulic
E - 6001-7000/Hydraulic
F - 7001-8000/Hydraulic
G - 8001-9000/Hydraulic
5
Truck Line/Chassis Type
M,L
M - Small Van - 4x2
L - Small Van - 4x4
6
Series
1,2
1 - ½ Ton
2 - ¾ Ton
7
Body Type
9
Extended Van
8
Engine Type
W
4.3L V6 CPI (L35)
Check Digit
--
10
Model Year
X
1999
11
Plant Location
Baltimore, MD
12-17
Plant Sequence Number
The vehicle identification number is a system of numbers and letters used to identify a vehicle.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper LH corner of the Instrument Panel and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
U.S.A.
Make
VARIES
Marketing Division
4-5
Carline/Series
Carline / Series
Body Letter Code and Model
Body Style
Body Type and Style
Restraint System
Seatbelt Design and Supplemental Restraint System
Engine RPO
Assembly Plant
100001
